used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
anew
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
blazoned
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From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
clashedverbUS /klæʃt/
past form of “clash” — crash together with violent impact
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading In the distance frowned the savage mountains of the Sclavonian coast.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
dwindleverbUS /ˈdwɪndəl/
become smaller or lose substance
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
escutcheonnoun
a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading In the distance frowned the savage mountains of the Sclavonian coast.
galeotti
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From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
coins made of gold
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
Ha-hee-ho-ha
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From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
Hugh
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From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
HUGH'S
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From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
not in action or at work
From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
held up in the air
From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
for more time
From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In the distance frowned the savage mountains of the Sclavonian coast.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
not any; not one
From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
on one occasion
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
orange-yellow
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From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
pageantrynounUS /ˈpædʒəntri/
a rich and spectacular ceremony
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
coated with paint
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
saintlyadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntli/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading In the distance frowned the savage mountains of the Sclavonian coast.
Sclavonian
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From this reading In the distance frowned the savage mountains of the Sclavonian coast.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
stern-castle
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From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Right glad I am to be no longer idle," said Hugh contentedly.
Tyrian
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From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading From below came the hoarse "Ha-hee-ho-ha!" of the galeotti as the long oars lifted, feathered and bit the water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All around them the pageantry of the Venetian fleet painted the sea a myriad hues--crimson and purple, Tyrian blue, orange-yellow, green and gold and silver, the colours clashed and blended in one gorgeous sheen of dazzling brilliance out of which leaped an occasional escutcheon or a saintly figure blazoned on a sail.
Zara
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From this reading HUGH'S ENEMIES STRIKE AGAIN The comrades stood once more on the stern-castle of the galley _Paradise_, and watched the ruined walls of Zara dwindle in the distance.
